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Tom Banton finally delivered on his vast promise with a brilliant first international century as England concluded their summer in style, thrashing Sri Lanka by 223 runs to clinch the ODI series.
Tom Banton made the cricketing world sit up and take notice with a long-awaited maiden international century, helping England post 355-7 and seal a series victory over Sri Lanka at The Oval.
Kusal Mendis produced a stunning century to steer Sri Lanka to a 16-run victory at Headingley, levelling the ODI series and forcing a decider at The Oval.
Kusal Mendis delivered a masterclass in ODI batting, smashing 121 off just 100 balls to put Sri Lanka in a commanding position against England in the second ODI at Headingley.
A Jos Buttler hamstring injury turned a comfortable England chase into a dramatic 16-run defeat, allowing Sri Lanka to level the three-match ODI series at Headingley.
Sri Lanka debutant Sachindu Colombage turned heads at Chester-le-Street, claiming the prized scalps of Joe Root, Jos Buttler and Jamie Overton to finish with figures of 3-44 in the first ODI against England.
Harry Brook produced one of the most breathtaking innings in England's T20I history, hammering a century off just 42 balls against Sri Lanka in the first match of the series.
Harry Brook's stunning 114 not out set the tone as England posted 254 and bowled Sri Lanka out to win the first T20 international by 119 runs in Southampton.
Sri Lanka posted 156-9 from their 20 overs at Beckenham before England Lions made a flying start in the chase, reaching 46-0 from just four overs. Jamie Hall analyses the key moments.
The ICC has removed Sri Lanka as hosts of the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy and handed the tournament to India, with matches set for Mumbai and Vadodara.
India have seized the initiative in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, closing day two on a commanding 288 for 2 with Devdutt Padikkal in superb touch on 131 not out.
A high-scoring second Test between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Antigua concluded in a draw, with Campbell and King's unbroken opening stand denying the tourists victory on the final day.